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Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026

On Wednesday and Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with sunshine appearing only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
Bank of Latvia Governor on lending: The target has not yet been reached
August 28, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026

Business

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

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airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026
Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026
BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
Ogres September 4, 2026

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
Ogres September 4, 2026

Latvian grain shipments are not being displaced by transit cargo at ports, and the necessary capacity for handling domestic grain is being ensured,…

Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
Ogres September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
Ogres September 4, 2026
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
Ogres September 4, 2026

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
September 4, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
September 4, 2026
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
September 4, 2026
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
September 3, 2026

Social

Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
September 4, 2026

On Friday, skies will be cloudy, with periods of rain expected in many parts of Latvia. Thunderstorms with heavy and possibly even very…

70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
September 3, 2026
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
September 3, 2026

World

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

Latest Posts

Reuters: US officials oppose European efforts to buy arms locally

02.04.202503.04.2025 Ogres

US officials have told European allies that they want them to continue buying American-made weapons. This follows recent European Union (EU) moves that…

VIDEO | US Senator Booker breaks Senate record for longest speech

02.04.202502.04.2025 Ogres

Cory Booker, Democrat US Senator from New Jersey, broke the record for the longest Senate speech. His marathon speech – a symbolic protest…

Auditors: Port Development Fund served the interests of certain officials; funds spent illegally

02.04.202502.04.2025 Ogres

A significant portion of the Port Development Fund’s resources has been used inefficiently, and in some cases, unlawfully, according to the State Audit…

PM Siliņa: More work, fewer scandals in the government after “restart”

02.04.202502.04.2025 Ogres

Following the government’s recent “restart”, there are now fewer scandals and more pragmatic work being done, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) said…

From a brief warm spell to wet snow – temperatures to drop sharply in Latvia this weekend

02.04.202506.04.2025 Ogres

While this workweek in Latvia remains warm, a significant drop in temperatures is expected by the weekend. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

From aid suspension to “unjust peace”, Ukrainian scepticism towards Trump grows

01.04.202501.04.2025 Ogres

More than 50% of Ukrainians are critical of US President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, fearing that they are likely to lead to a…

Bodies of 15 rescue workers found in mass grave in Gaza, UN officials report

01.04.202501.04.2025 Ogres

Fifteen Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defence and United Nations (UN) emergency and rescue workers were pulled from a mass grave in the southern…

Government confirms Armands Ruks for another term as Chief of State Police

01.04.202502.04.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, the government approved Armands Ruks for another term as Chief of the State Police (VP). Ruks was first appointed to the…

“Without loud rhetoric” – Foreign Minister Braže explains how Latvia maintains U.S. trust

01.04.202501.04.2025 Ogres

Latvia’s relationship with the United States is deep and the bilateral cooperation agenda is “positive,” said Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity)…

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  • airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
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